‘Let’s venture out’: Kings Mountain businesses hopeful for casino boom
In just a few week, builders are hoping to wrap up the next phase on the Catawba Two Kings casino, and that means more attractions for gamblers.
Latest Headlines by Ken Lemon
Atrium Health’s mobile hospital hubs could bring cancer care to rural areas
Atrium Health wants to bring mobile hospital hubs to western North Carolina, and Channel 9 got a look at a new prototype that could bring cancer care to places like Cleveland County.
Mayor’s voting rights stripped in Gastonia, sparking controversy
The Gastonia City Council voted Tuesday night to amend the city charter, stripping Mayor Richard Franks of his regular voting power. Under the new rules, the mayor is now only permitted to vote on city business in the event of a tie.
NC A&T community mourns Rev. Jesse Jackson, reflects on his impact on students
Students, faculty, and staff at North Carolina A&T State University are mourning the loss of The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a trailblazer who broke boundaries in politics, running for president twice.
Man accused of attempting to kidnap girls at Walmart faces multiple charges
One mom told Channel 9 her nine-year-old had a nightmare about what happened in the greeting card section of Walmart.
Community mourns loss of Crest High School student in car crash
Counselors will be available at Crest High School in Shelby after one its students died Thursday in a single-car crash.
By WSOCTV.com News Staff and Ken Lemon, wsoctv.com
Goodwill’s tech training program teaches essential digital skills, includes free computer
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is helping people keep up with changing technology through a three-day training program.
‘Unusual situation’: Woman at Gaston County homeless encampment charged with felony littering
A woman is now behind bars facing a felony charge that is usually reserved for cases of big business, but advocates are concerned that it may be a new way of criminalizing the unhoused.
Paralyzed shooting survivor gains mobility with advanced prosthetic device
A man was hurt so badly in a shooting that a police report declared him dead.
Man pleads guilty to selling fentanyl pills that killed two teens in Belmont
A man who admitted to causing the death of two teens in Belmont apologized to their families in court.
K-9 hailed as hero after helping find missing autistic teen in snowstorm
Major cash seizure on I-85 linked to illegal drug activity
Vandals cause fire at athletic facilities, ransack offices at Bessemer City High School
Outer Banks weather improves after intense blizzard-like conditions
Outer Banks may face blizzard-like conditions
‘Shame on you’: Scammers target missing Gastonia teen’s family, claiming he was kidnapped
Mother arrested, accused of choking daughter over laundry argument
Gastonia police use Real Time Crime Center to arrest shooting suspect
Gastonia man sentenced after plea deal in deadly shooting
Family of slain food delivery driver seeks answers after deadly west Charlotte shooting
Repeat mail thief faces federal judge for alleged bank fraud scheme
Overnight shelters in Gaston County see increased demand amid winter storm
Volunteer coach accused of sexually assaulting student
Man accused of shooting, killing coworker in 2016 arrested in Mexico
First Baptist Church of Gastonia selects first Black senior pastor
Family seeks better police training after man with intellectual disability is wrongfully arrested
Snake farmer says Lincoln County exotic animal ban threatens business
Wife of man killed by Gastonia police demands answers
Mother accepts plea from man who fatally shot son in road rage incident
Gift lifts spirits of local firefighter losing battle with cancer
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